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Self-Guided Bicycle Tours in Italy:
Bicycling Cortona, Montalcino and Siena
in Southern Tuscany
Self-Guided Bicycle Tours in Italy: Bicycling Cortona,
Montalcino and Siena in Southern Tuscany
Tour Facts Sheet
This self-guided tour of Tuscany covers a small but stunning part of Tuscany near the border with
Umbria. Discover the beauty of Montepulciano, Cortona, Pienza, the Val d'Orcia, Montalcino and its
famous Brunello wine, and Siena. This is a relaxed tour with two three-night stays so you are not
always packing. If you wish to take a day off, two of your hotels have pools (available in season). The
tour ends in Siena where you may wish to spend an extra day or two. Of course, food and wine also
play an important role on this tour; you'll taste homemade pasta, local cheese, and typical soups of
Tuscany, so Buon Appetito!
Highlights
Price
Includes
Countries
Begin/End
Cortona, Montepulciano, Montalcino,
Pienza, Siena and its beautiful town
center, Rolling hills of Tuscany
€1390
Single supplement: €390 (singles
traveling with others pay a €290
supplement)
GROUP DISCOUNTS 5% (on groups of 4
or more)
7 nights in 3/4 star hotels; 7 breakfasts;
use of a high quality titanium racing or
hybrid bicycle; bike delivery and
collection; use of GPS with preloaded
tracks; roadbook and map; suggestions
for dinners; luggage transfers
Italy
Visit our website for tour dates, price and full
itinerary description at bikerentalsplus.com.
Do you need more information? Read our Self
Guided Tour FAQ Sheet here.
Cortona/Siena
Arrive/Depart Florence Airport (FLR) or Rome Fiumicino
Total
Distance
Daily
Distance
What to
Expect
Rating
Terms
(FCO)
165 - 346 km (103 - 216 miles); 2 night
stays allow for rest days for those who
wish
0 - 67 km (0 - 42 miles)
Hill and ridge rides in one of the world's
most stunning landscapes. Loop rides on
second days as an alternative to spending
spend time by the pool (depending on the
season)
301
The beauty of multiple-night stays is you
can take long or short rides at your
pleasure. Each day involves some hills but
you decide how far and how many.
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Tour’s Dates:
Tour can depart any day of the week.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive today in Cortona
Highlights: Ancient Etruscan city of Cortona, Etruscan Museum
Arrive in the spectacular hill town of Cortona today, looking over the Chiana River valley ("Val di Chiana"),
famous for the chianina steak. Cortona offers the perfect introduction to Tuscany since its founding as an
Etruscan town dates to 600 BC. Today Cortona retains the look and character of a Medieval city. Take time
today or tomorrow to see the Etruscan Museum or the Diocesan Museum with its Fra Angelico paintings.
We'll meet this afternoon for bike fitting and briefing.
Accommodation: Hotel S. Luca http://www.sanlucacortona.com/hotel-san-luca-cortona-tuscany-italy.php
Day 2: Loop Ride to Trasimeno Lake and surrounding hills
Highlights: Trasimeno Lake
Ride to the shores of Lake Trasimeno today. The lake is famous for Hannibal's defeat of the Roman army
after crossing the Alps with elephants! If you have the time you might want to take a boat ride on Lake
Trasimeno to Isola Maggiore. Continue back to Cortona through the hills made famous by Frances Mayes in
her book "Under the Tuscan Sun".
Mileage: 54 km (34 miles)
Accommodation: Hotel S. Luca http://www.sanlucacortona.com/hotel-san-luca-cortona-tuscany-italy.php
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Day 3: Bicycle to Montepulciano and Pienza
Highlights: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Renaissance town of Pienza
Montepulciano is famous for the production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and your ride today takes you
there. After a stroll along the medieval streets of this village, you can stop to visit one of the typical wine
cellars in town. Take time for lunch before heading to to one of the first planned Renaissance towns, Pienza.
With the help of a number of prominent architects Pope Pius II turned his small hometown into a piece of art
in the 16th century.
Mileage: 52 -66 km (32-41 miles)
Accommodation: Relais Il Chiostro di Pienza, http://www.anghelhotels.it/relaischiostrodipienza/en/
Day 4: Loop ride in the Orcia Valley
Highlights: UNESCO World Heritage Landscape of Val d'Orcia
Your loop ride today takes you through heart of the Orcia Valley. This valley is unique in Tuscany.
Composed of poor clay soils the rounded hills change color with the seasons from bright greens and reds in
spring to soft gold in summer and deep gray when the fields are ploughed in late fall. The margins of the
valley are lined with volcanic plateaus allowing for better soils to cultivate grapes and olives. Cycle through
the tiny Medieval spa of Monticchiello before heading back to Pienza. Take a walk and sample the local
wines and cheeses (we highly recommend the Pecorino that is wrapped in chestnut leaves and aged under a
bed of ashes allowing for uniform drying and aging).
Mileage: 34-52 km (21-33 miles)
Accommodation: Relais Il Chiostro di Pienza, http://www.anghelhotels.it/relaischiostrodipienza/en/
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Day 5: Bicycle to the wine town of Montalcino
Highlights: Brunello di Montalcino
This morning starts with a ride on the ridgeline of the bare clay hills north of Pienza. Cypress trees mark the
entrances to isolated Tuscan farms on distant hills. The quaint village square in Trequanda is an excellent
mid-morning cappuccino stop. As you continue down the Asso River Valley, you leave the clay hills and ride
through vineyards as you make your way to the Etruscan village and wine town of Montalcino. This fortified
town sheltered summering Sienese nobles during the 16th century, but today is more famous for producing
one of Italy's premier red wines, Brunello di Montalcino.
Accommodation: Hotel dei Capitani, http://www.deicapitani.it/en/index.html
Day 6: Loop ride to Bagno Vignoni and the Abbey of Sant’Antimo
Highlights: San Quirico d’Orcia, Bagno Vignoni, Abbey of Sant’Antimo
Cycle through San Quirico d'Orcia, which during the early Middle Ages gained great importance thanks to the
Via Francigena. This important artery connected Rome to the northern part of Italy. Continue on to the tiny
Medieval spa of Bagno Vignoni, famous for its thermal baths since Roman and Etruscan times. Our scenic
route takes you then to the famous Abbey of Sant'Antimo before heading back to Montalcino.
Mileage: 22-55 km (14-34 miles)
Accommodation: Hotel dei Capitani, http://www.deicapitani.it/en/index.html
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Day 7: Bicycle to Siena
Highlights: Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, the “Crete Senesi”, Siena
The full beauty of the Tuscan landscape with the lush green fields and forests of the Orcia Valley and the
barren clay hills of Central Tuscany unfold before you today as you leave Montalcino and pedal to Siena.
You'll pass by the historic monastery of Monte Oliveto Maggiore and spin along the eroded chalk hills of the
Crete Senesi. Siena remains Italy's best-preserved medieval city and rivaled Florence for dominance over
Tuscany during the 1300s. You'll be transported back in time as soon as you enter the city walls.
Accommodation: Hotel Santa Caterina, http://www.hotelsantacaterinasiena.com/en-hotel-city-center/
NOTE: This hotel itinerary is subjected to changes according to availability. City taxes are not included.
LODGING UPGRADE:
Room upgrades are possible in some hotels. Ask for availability.
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GTA: How to get there and away
Starting point:
Hotel S. Luca - Piazza Garibaldi, 1 - 52044 Cortona (AR)
Please tell us your travel plans and time of arrival in Cortona train station at
selfguided@bikerentalsplus.com or at 0039-0543-75-34-05 and we will try to accommodate your travel
plans.
The airports closest to the tour start are Florence Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport.
From Florence, take a taxi or a shuttle bus to Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station than a train to
Cortona.
From Rome Fiumicino Airport you can reach Rome Stazione Termini train station by train, shuttle bus or taxi.
Than you can take a train to Cortona.
Ending point:
Hotel Santa Caterina, Via Enea Silvio Piccolomini 7 – 53100 Siena
You can fly out from Florence or from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport.
Once you book the tour we will send you detailed information and different options on how to get to the
starting point and away from the ending point of the tour.
Luggage Transfers
Luggage transfer is included in your package. Normally, the luggage is collected from 09.00 at the reception
of the hotel and is delivered at the following hotel by 15.30.
Every luggage must be marked with a visible luggage tag. Please make sure yours have correct tags.
If your luggage is not ready by the time the driver comes to collect it, you may need to have to pay directly a
local taxi for the service.
Please consider that the luggage is not insured during the transport. You need to have your own insurance.
Do not leave valuables or fragile items in your luggage.
Normally you cannot use the luggage transport service to skip the stage. In case you need help to skip the
stage, please contact our emergency number.
Services available at an additional cost (ask for prices and availability)
Private transfers:
- from Florence Airport to Hotel San Luca in Cortona: €100 if done at the same time as your bike delivery and
briefing. €210 if done at a different time.
- from Hotel in Siena to Florence Airport: 180€ (2 people) (subject to change depending on departing time).
Electric bikes available for an extra charge (see below).
Extra nights are available in Cortona – Hotel San Luca or in Siena – Hotel Santa Caterina. Ask for details.
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Bicycle Specification
All bikes come with a pump, rear rack, lock, and an under-seat pack that contains a spare tube, tire irons,
and patch kit. We can provide flat pedals, with cage but no straps or with cage and straps: you can choose
the type you prefer during the bike fitting. We don't provide clipless pedals as there are different kinds, so
you'll have to bring your own pedals with you and we'll mount them on your rented bike. The bikes come
also with a rear rack bag for carrying personal items.
Accessories on request:
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Accessories provided:
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Titanium Road Bike
Frame / Fork
Front Derailleur Crankset
/ Shifters
Rear derailleur /Cassette
Weight
Equipment
Van Nicholas Yukon 3AL /2,5V Titanium road frame and Ax
carbon Audax fork
Shimano Ultegra or Shimano 105 10 triple crank 10 speed: 3039-52 or 50 T
Shimano Ultegra 10 speed:
12-27 or 11-28
8.3kg / 18.2 lbs. (size 56)
cyclometer, pump, lock, and an under-seat pack that contains a
spare tube, tire irons, and patch kit
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Titanium Hybrid Bike
Frame/Fork
Van Nicholas Amazon 3AL /2,5V Titanium hybrid
frame, available alsoas hybrid mixte or stepthrough frame
/Van Nicholas Slx carbon fork
Shifters/Front
derailleur/Crankset
Rear derailleur/
Cassette
Weight
Equipment
Shimano SLX 3x10 shifters, front derailleur
and crankset (24,32,42 teeth or 26, 36,46 teeth)
Shimano SLX long cage rear derailleur with 11-34
cassette
11,5 kg
cyclometer, pump, lock, and an under-seat pack thatc
contains a spare tube, tire irons, and patch kit
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Tandems
Tandem bike with 27 speed gearing; our tandem bikes are always in demand--please get your reservation in
early!
SIZES AVAILABLE (Front/Rear):
Large/Small, XLarge/Small, XLarge/Medium , Jumbo/Medium
see chart for more specific measures
FRAME
FORK
CRANK
BOTTOM BRACKET
SHIFTERS
COG SET
CHAIN
FRONT DERAILLEUR
REAR DERAILLEUR
RIMS
HUBS
TIRES
BRAKES
HANDLEBAR
STEM
HEADSET
BRAKE LEVERS
SPOKES
GRIPS
SADDLE
SEAT POST
TANDEM ROAD, SMARTFORMED 6061 ALLOY, 1.5 HEAD
TUBE, BB30
CANNONDALE FATTY TANDEM, OPI, 1.5" STEERER
FSA GOSSAMER TANDEM, 52/39/30, 42T TIMING
FSA MEGAEXO, W/ ECCENTRIC BB30
SHIMANO 105 5700
SHIMANO TIAGRA 4600, 12-30, 10-SPEED
KMC X10 DRIVE, X9 TIMING
SHIMANO 105 5700, 31.8 CLAMP
SHIMANO 105 5700
DT SWISS TANDEM, 36-HOLE
DT SWISS TANDEM
CONTINENTAL GATORSKIN, 700X25C, FOLDING
SHIMANO R515 MECHNICAL DISC, 180/203MM
CANNONDALE C3 COMPACT, 2014 ALLOY, 31.8 / C3
BULLHORN STOKER
CANNONDALE C3 1.5", 3-D FORGED, 6 DEG. / C3
EXTENDER STOKER
TANGE CUSTOM 1.5"
SHIMANO 105 5700
DT SWISS TANDEM
CANNONDALE 3.5MM W/ GEL BACKING GRIP TAPE
PROLOGO T2.0
CANNONDALE C3, ALLOY, 31.6X350MM FRONT /
27.2X350 REAR
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E-bikes
We are pleased to introduce our new hybrid style pedelecs (pedals assisted bikes). These bikes are excellent
quality and feature state of the art technology and are a fantastic option for bicycle travelers who need a
little push. Although you still have to pedal the E-bike drive provides a nice boost for your efforts. For
example when your pedal stroke increases to get up a hill so does the amount of power the electric motor
outputs. Less effort on your part translates to less power assist.
Please note:
• E-bike rentals are not included in the tour price. For 7 to 8 day tours there is €205 fee, ask for price
for a longer tour.
• We limit the number of e-bikes to two per departure.
• The e-bike drive automatically switches off if speeds exceed 25km/h (15 mph).
• Though the bikes are very quiet the electric engine does produce a light but constant noise.
• The bikes can be ridden without assist though as mentioned above they are much heavier than a
regular bike.
• Operating range depends on many factors such as the assistance level, gear switching behavior,
route profile, head wind, temperatures but in general the average range of our battery packs is
110km (68 miles).
Shifters
Tires
Weight
Equipment
11-speed drive train with gear ratios very similar to those on a
mountain bike
700x40 Schwalbe Energizer Pro tires that feature an anti-puncture
layer, good grip, and minimal rolling resistance.
24 kg / 53 lbs.
cyclometer, pump, lock, and an under-seat pack that contains a
spare tube, tire irons, and patch kit
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Trailer for child XLC Mono BS-C01 2014
Single-seater with safety flag, stroller kit and walker kit (16” front wheel), double cover (against insects and
bad weather).
Innovative folding system, parking brake easily usable in order to lock the wheels.
Reflective materials for the marking of the height and width of the trailer.
TÜV certificate with Toxproof quality seal.
• Places: Single-seater
• Shoulders width: 44cm
• Leg length: 60cm
• Head Height: 61cm
• Seat: 5-point harness
• L x W x H: 106cm / 70cm / 81cm
• L x W x H folded 109cm / 70cm / 26cm H
• Handle height: 95-107cm
• Weight / load: 14kg / 35kg
• Frame: steel, aluminum body, bumpers
• Wheel size: 47- 406/20 x 1.75 steel wheels with spokes in zinc
• Helm attack Ø 28.6mm
• Suitable for a baby seat (bottle holder Weber)
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